WINTHROP, Mass. - The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) announced its 2025-26 Women's Outdoor Track & Field major award winners and All-Conference selections on Tuesday afternoon, with several Saint Joseph's College of Maine student-athletes earning recognition following strong performances at the 2026 GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Colby-Sawyer's Adriana Nadeau was named Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, while Emmanuel's Ava Fisher earned Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year honors. Emmanuel's Alisha Gomes was selected as Rookie of the Year, Emmanuel College earned Coaching Staff of the Year, and Regis College received the Institutional Sportsmanship Award.
The GNAC recognizes the top-three finishers in each event at the conference championship meet as All-Conference performers. The Monks were well represented across the track, field, and relay events, while
Alexia Young was selected to the Women's All-Sportsmanship Team.
Saint Joseph's College All-Conference Honorees
Discus
Ellie Leech placed third to earn All-Conference honors.
Javelin
Ellie Leech added a second All-Conference nod with a runner-up finish.
Long Jump
Alexis Cowan and
Ella Labrie finished first and second, respectively, to lead the Monks in the event.
High Jump
Olivea Miller placed third to collect All-Conference honors.
4x800 Relay
The relay team of
Amber Pendleton,
Alexia Young,
Cheri Willems, and
Bella Koepsell finished second.
10,000 Meters
Meghan Cyr placed second to earn All-Conference recognition.
100-Meter Hurdles
Audrey Bilodeau finished second in the event.
Triple Jump
Ella Labrie and
Olivia Bean finished first and second, respectively, giving Saint Joseph's a strong showing in the event.
4x100 Relay
The team of
Ava Smart,
Audrey Bilodeau,
Ellie Leech, and
Olivea Miller placed third.
400 Meters
Ava Smart won the event, while
Amber Pendleton finished third.
800 Meters
Bella Koepsell placed second to earn All-Conference honors.
400-Meter Hurdles
Audrey Bilodeau finished second.
4x400 Relay
The relay team of
Ava Smart,
Bella Koepsell,
Amber Pendleton, and
Audrey Bilodeau placed second.
All-Sportsmanship Team
Alexia Young
